But Stella could still hear a hint of weakness in his voice.
In a firm tone, she said, “Brace yourself, it might hurt.”
Before Matthew could even react, a dull thud echoed from his bone, and a sudden, sharp pain shot through him.
He tried to grit his teeth against the pain, his expression darkening.
“Stella, what in the world are you up to?”
After assessing Matthew’s arm, Stella explained, “Your arm’s dislocated. I’ve picked up a few tricks from a top-notch doctor with some serious medical skills. I tried to pop the bones back into place.”
Matthew was taken aback by this revelation.
Stella gently let go of his arm and flashed an awkward smile.
“Though I must admit, I’m a tad rusty. Just to be safe, you might want to have Fernando take you to the hospital.”
Fernando never thought things would get this serious, and worry filled his heart.
Turning to Matthew, he asked, “Should we head to the hospital now?”
Matthew didn’t reply right away. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Stella.
She stood right before him, just about a yard apart, following the social distancing rules.
Meanwhile, Jeremy stood next to Stella.
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He stood tall and confident, sporting a charming smile that seemed to announce his dominance.
A strange, unexplainable sensation crept over Matthew.
He felt disappointed, unwilling, yet utterly powerless.
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Stella grew even more anxious in the face of Matthew’s silence.
“Does your arm still hurt?”
Matthew’s voice was deep as he replied, “That’s none of your business.
You focus on your work for now. Fernando’s taking me to the hospital.”
Hearing this, both Fernando and Stella breathed a sigh of relief.
Jeremy, who had been unusually quiet, observed the scene and raised an arched brow.
That evening, when Stella returned home, a mysterious package awaited her